Clutch
![MINI Cooper F56 Clutch Upgrade questions MINI Cooper F56 Clutch Upgrade questions](/sysimages/dot.gif)
Created: November 15, 2018
Since the JCW uses a different clutch from the Cooper S (presumably to handle the added hp), it appears that MINI feels the stock Cooper S clutch is not up to the task.
![MINI Cooper Clubman Clutch Upgrade Questions MINI Cooper Clubman Clutch Upgrade Questions](/sysimages/dot.gif)
Created: November 15, 2018
Upgraded clutches are generally intended for MINIs that have performance upgrades - they are designed with higher clamping forces to handle the additional horsepower / torque
![MINI Countryman Clutch Problems MINI Countryman Clutch Problems](/sysimages/dot.gif)
Created: March 23, 2015
MINI Countryman Clutch Problems Reported problems with the factory original clutch used on the early MINI Countryman are easy to find. While more problems seem to related to the All4 version of the Countryman they are by no means isolated to them. The experiences are varied. Some MINIs only suffer ...
![R55 / R56 MCS Clutch Bleeding Instructions R55 / R56 MCS Clutch Bleeding Instructions](/sysimages/dot.gif)
Created: March 29, 2011
The clutch operates using brake fluid. It draws off the brake fluid reservoir via a black tube on the side. Fluid flows from the reservoir into the cylinder above the clutch pedal (when there is a negative pressure). Then when the pedal is pushed the pedal cylinder pushes fluid through the tube into the clutch slave cylinder which activates the clutch.